Player Assistant is an auxiliary tool for video watching. Because not every video player provides the same keyboard shortcuts, the…

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Player Assistant Extension

Player Assistant is an auxiliary tool for video watching.

Because not every video player provides the same keyboard shortcuts, the goal of Player Assistant is to integrate common shortcuts of these players, make every video player can have the same integrated features, and give users a better viewing experience.

Features:
* Support multiple keyboard shortcuts for video watching
* Adjustable time/speed/volume offset!

Support shortcuts for:
* Rewind/Fast Forward
* Decreasing/Increasing playback speed or volume
* Toggling fullscreen, mute, play/pause on every video player
* Skipping to beginning/end/0% - 90% of video
* Playing next episode for Netflix
* Toggling caption between 'Traditional Chinese' and 'English' for Netflix

For more usage and info, check me on Github:
https://github.com/Andre3000TW/player-assistant

Changelog:
*v1.1.4.2
-Bug fix for Youtube play/pause issue
*v1.1.4.1
-Netflix caption toggle bug fixes
*v1.1.4
-Migrated to Manifest V3
* v1.1.3
-Auto focus bug fixes
-Embedded Youtube videos bug fixes
-Netflix draining next episode button bug fixes
* v1.1.2
-Netflix next episode button bug fixes
* v1.1.1
-Netflix bug fixes
* v1.1.0
-cross-origin videos & Youtube is now available for Player Assistant
-change default volume offset from 5% to 10%
-increase reliability and decrease the possibility for keyboard shortcut conflicts
-fix 's' key conflict(volume down & skipping intro) in Netflix
-change max playback speed of Netflix to 16x
* v1.0.0
-initial release
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Player Assistant", "version": "1.1.4.2", "manifest_version": 3, "homepage_url": "https://github.com/Andre3000TW/player-assistant", "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "32": "images/icon32.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/action_off.png" }, "default_title": "Player Assistant" }, "background": { "service_worker": "js/background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "all_frames": true, "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*", "file:///*"], "exclude_matches": ["https://*.netflix.com/*"], "js": ["js/pa.js"] }, { "matches": ["https://*.netflix.com/*"], "js": ["js/inject.js"] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["js/pa4nf.js"], "matches": ["https://*.netflix.com/*"] } ], "permissions": ["tabs", "storage"]}
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How to download and manually install Player Assistant extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Player Assistant extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Player Assistant extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Player Assistant extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Player Assistant extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Player Assistant extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Player Assistant Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Player Assistant extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Player Assistant extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Player Assistant extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Player Assistant extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Player Assistant extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Player Assistant extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Player Assistant extension file

Select and download the Player Assistant extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Player Assistant extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Player Assistant extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Player Assistant extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Player Assistant extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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